Kathleen R. Bell

AUBURN – Kathleen “Katie” R. Bell, 31, a resident of Old Danville Rd., in Auburn died Tuesday afternoon at the Hospice House following a courageous battle with Leiomysarcoma. She was born in Framingham, Massachusetts the daughter of Peter E. and Nancy C. (Lee) Bell, Sr. Katie grew up in Natick, MA. attending school there where she was a cheerleader at Wilson Junior High in Natick. In 1994 her family moved to New Gloucester where she graduated from Gray New Gloucester High School in 1998. She had been employed as a medical secretary for Tri County Mental Health. She loved animals including cats, dogs, and ponies. While growing up, she was an avid horseback rider earning many ribbons at horse shows in her earlier years. As a young women, she enjoyed fashion and was passionate about shopping which always made her happy. Katie loved nature but her heart was always by the ocean. She was a sweet and loving girl who will be sadly missed. Survivors include her mother, Nancy Carol Bell of Auburn; two brothers, Peter E. Bell, Jr., of Fresno, Calif., John G. Bell and his wife, Deya of Pompano Beach, FL; one sister, Deborah L. Baker and her husband, Rick of Auburn. Also surviving are 6 nieces and nephews, Karissa, Justine, Kayla, Brendan, Kendra, and Andrew. She was predeceased by her father, Peter E. Bell, Sr., on May 5, 2007. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. BELL died in Auburn, May 3, 2011, Ms. Kathleen “Katie” R. Bell age 31 years a resident of Auburn. Memorial services honoring Katie’s life will be held MONDAY 11:00AM at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. Memorial donations in Katie’s memory may be made to Leiomyosarcoma Foundation 18623 County Rd., 12 S Foley, AL. 36535-3738. Family and friends are invited to visit Monday one hour prior to services. Arrangements by PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.